The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1887-06-09

Wheelock, and Castle, all of whom
made brief speeches
The Governor, upon invitation of
Prof. Cogan, drove over to Lake View
Academy, accompanied by Capt.
Castle.
The remainder of the forenoon was
spent in an suferol manner, visiting
with friends, the Governor holding
an informal reception.
At 2:SO o'clock the audience was called to
order by Gov. Barto. The immense crowd
was far to large for the big tent and plat
form had been erected under the large flag
which indicated the camp grounds. Gov
Andrew r. McGill was the first speaker. On
being introduced he said: 'Comrades Of
the G. A. r. and fellow citizens: am put
forward first, as the prelude should be short.
III were gifted In the art of speaking l
should make IL short as the elements ABOVE
are against me, but this sun will not hurt
my complexion as II will my blonde friend.
While this is my first visit TO your city it
shall not be my last. was not aware of its
beauties or such beautiful scenery. Ofthe
gatherings of old soldiers which have at
tended this one surpasses them all. When
the soldiers were discharged 1t was feared
that they could not be controlled, and some
states asked for attachments of the regular
army TO control the supposed disorder of old
soldiers, but they were the best citizens in
America, and are to-day a guarantee for
law and order. They are the men who
fought for order; and will do 1T again. The
governor then gave some h historical statis-
tics OF the 6. A. r. in this state. Their in
fuence Is not alone on the soldier but i'm
prove the citizen. The children go home to
initiate the deeds of their fathers. The SOL
diers were told when they entered the army
that they would never be forgotten. There
are some who begrudge the old soldier the
emoluments that are his own. The claim of
the old soldier Is paramount to the ciai a
of the private citizen. 1 have entertained
you too long now. Minnesota,S most gifted
orator is present, and it would be impolite TO
trespass on yoar time longer"
Mr.. Donnelly was next introduced. Mr.,
Donnelly said that he was glad to visit Sank
Centre. TWAS in some sense colony from
Nininger. Just as Rome and Carthage sent
out the colonies, SO did Nininger of old. He
enumerated several families of old settlers
who came from Nininger, When they came
here, however, they found Alexander Moore
ahead of them. In fact nobody ever came to
Sank Center who did not find Alexander
Moore ahead of him. 1t was his own be-
lief that when the ark rested on rrarat anG
when Noah opened the front door the first
thing he saw was Alexander Moore wading
through the mud knee deep coming up the
hill with map of Sank Centre under his
arm. He spoke in high terms of Senator
Keller's fidelity to his constituents. He said
he always voted as he did and there could be
no higher proof of his statesmanship than
that. He described the great part played by
the ex-sCldiers, and the events that decided
not only the fate of human freedom in
America, but in all the world. Fifty years
from the date of Lees surrender to Grant
would see every throne in Europe leveled
with the ground. He warmly commends
such gatherings of the Grand Army as tend
ing to keep alive the fires of patriotism.
No man who was a defender OF the life
be permitted to endure want or suffering,
or to eat the bitter bread of public charity
While he had considerable respect for Mr..
Cleveland he thought he made great mis-
take when he vetoed the dependent soldier
bill the purpose of which was to keep the
defenders of the nation out of the poor house
in their old age. With compliments to the
immense audience and the beauty of the
town and its surrounding, Mr.. DonnelIy
closed with an appeal to the people to
preserve the blessings of liberty for their
After Mr.. Dounelly closed
short speeches wre made by Capt Castle, Com
mander Wheelock, Gen. Barrett. Capt. w.
w. Braden and Gen. Seely.
A base ball game was played be.
tween Alexandria and our local club
for purse of 500, which resulted
in victory for the latter by a score
of 20 to 81.
During the evening there were the
usual festivities, and Gov. Mc(iill and
staff amused themselves by strolling
about at will. visiting the dancing
pavilion, and being present at live
ly camp fire. The veterans had a
grand time around big fire, and
many excellent speeches were made,
stories told and army songs sung.
1t was an occasion long to be remem-
besed, After midnight the drum
corps serenaded the Governor and
staff at their car, and several brief
speeches were made. The car left on
the early morning train for Alexan-
dria, wherel the following day was
spent in examining the proposed site
for soldiers home.
FRIDAY.
The day was devoted to leave
taking principally. The Alexandria
and Dagget posts left early While
no post present spared pains to make
the occasion pleasant, the Litchfield
boys were particularly lively, and will
long be remembered by all who were
on the grounds. The Little Falls and
Grey Eagle posts were escorted to the
ten o'clock train and the streets be-
gan to wear less lively appearance.
A very satisfactory trial was made of
the water works by the Clipper boys
who amused the remaining crowd
by throwing vigorous stream.
A fellow found dead (drunk) on
the grounds was buried with all mil.
itary honors, the occasion being
taken advantage of to teach him a
good lesson. In the afternoon the
tents were struck and loaded, tOgeth-
er with the cannon, and shipped to
Worthington, where q district en-
will be held next week.
A base ball game was played by
our boys with picked up nine, the
club scoring another victory.
At five o'clock the Morris and
Glenwood boys left, and the scenes
at the denOt were lively